Category Archives: Film costume
An American Original: Steve McQueen in Bullitt
Steve McQueen looking cool while keeping warm. Has anyone done it better? Sunglasses and the Benrus watch further enhance this classic modern look. “An American original” is how photographer William Claxton describes Steve McQueen in his book, Steve … Read More
Style in film: La Dolce Vita
Federico Fellini’s 1960 groundbreaking film, a landmark pointing to important changes in Italian and European society, is a spectacular morality play which has lost none of its relevance in today’s celebrity obsessed world. La Dolce Vita introduced the world not … Read More
in Film costume
Comments Off on Style in film: La Dolce Vita
Talking Film Costume: Audrey Hepburn in “Two for the Road”
Bold, bright colours were a 60s leitmotif, capturing the decade’s optimistic, independent spirit. The big white-framed Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses were an Audrey Hepburn trademark. This look is the perfect juxtaposition of the two, the feverish sixties and Audrey’s singular style … Read More
Style in Film: Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
When Marilyn Monroe leaves the screen, so does our interest. Toned down from its Broadway origins thanks to the Hollywood Production Code, The Seven Year Itch (1955) still manages to be a good comedy, largely due to Marilyn. And … Read More
Costumes and colour in “The Red Shoes”
Boris Lermontov: “Why do you want to dance, Miss Page?” Victoria Page: “Why do you want to live, Mr. Lermontov?” Lermontov: “Because I … err… must”. Victoria: “That’s my answer too.” More than a great ballet … Read More
in Film costume
Comments Off on Costumes and colour in “The Red Shoes”
